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Lynne Burke Obituary

Burke, Lynne Bland 69, of Santa Maria, CA passed away June 14, 2007. Lynne grew up in St. Louis where she graduated from John Burroughs School. She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Vanderbilt University, Washington University, and the University of Texas. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi. She taught high school and college English for many years and also worked as Coordinator of Migrant Education for the State of MO. After moving to Santa Maria, she was employed at Marian Medical Center from 1986 until her death. She is survived by her husband William C. Burke of Santa Maria, daughters Catherine Harbison (Gary) of Jefferson City, MO and Rebecca Dillman (Christopher) of San Diego, CA, sons William C. Burke, Jr and Terry Burke (Holly) of Davis, CA, sisters Virginia Fry of St. Louis, Catherine Muren of Little Rock, AR and many nieces and nephews.The family greatly appreciates the support of many friends and professional caregivers during Lynne's struggle with cancer.Services: A family service was held in Santa Maria. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2007.

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Margaret Flint Flanagan

June 24, 2007

Dear Lynne, I miss you so but know you are in Heaven, resting in everlasting peace and comfort. You set such a wonderful example for us all, living your life with such extraordiary dignity and grace.You will never ever be forgotten. Until then, my sincerest condolences to your family. May God be with them as He is with you.

Linda & Keith Hargrove

June 23, 2007

Lynne was a courageous and special woman. May her whole family know how deeply we feel your loss. Much love and sympathy to you all.

Alexandra Mead

June 22, 2007

Lynne was a woman of grace, intelligence, humor and patience. She worked hard at her career, as a mother, a wife, and friend. She is someone whom I have tried to emulate daily. I miss her deeply.

Marcella Miller

June 22, 2007

Lynne enriched the lives of so many--family, friends, colleagues, students--with her zest for life, her unique insights, her warmth and compassion. We'll all miss her. My love and sympathy to the family.

Dinah and Robert Kaufman

June 21, 2007

Lynne Burke was a very special lady. She had a huge heart and a gracious presence. Her legacy will live on through her name sake, her granddaughter,Lynne Parker Dillman

Joann Bickley

June 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lynne was a beautiful woman, inside and out. I started at Marian in 1987 and she and I shared alot of special moments working closely together in different areas. She will be missed.

Joann Bickley

Audrey Moats

June 19, 2007

I'll write to you all later, but please know for now how sad I am for you, her beloved family, and how bereft everyone who knew our dear Lynne is right now. Love, Audrey

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